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Does Iowa have the second most recorded tornadoes?

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No. In terms of overall activity since 1950 Iowa ranks 6th while 2nd place goes to Kansas.

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What is the second place on earth that gets the most tornadoes outside the US?

The second highest incidence of recorded tornadoes is in Canada, which averages about 100 tornadoes per year.


Where did Iowa get the names for the tornadoes?

Tornadoes don't have names, hurricanes do, and Iowa does not get hurricanes. Tornadoes are referred to by where they hit in most cases. For example, one of the worst tornadoes to hit Iowa in recent years was the Parkersburg tornado, which destroyed part of the town of Parkersburg.


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What is the 2nd state with the most recorded tornadoes?

Kansas comes in second place with 3735 tornadoes recorded from when records began in 1950 until 2011. It falls between Texas (at 8006) and Oklahoma (at 3408).


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Which six states had the most tornadoes during the 30 year period?

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What state has the record for the greatest number of tornadoes?

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What part of the country had the most tornadoes?

The center part of the U.S. from Texas to Iowa has the most tornadoes. Florida is also a hot spot.


Are Tornadoes in the South?

Yes, tornadoes frequently occur in the South, particularly in states like Texas, Oklahoma, and Alabama, as part of the region known as Tornado Alley. These states experience a higher frequency of tornadoes due to the clash of warm, moist air from the Gulf of Mexico with cool, dry air from the Rocky Mountains.


What is the second state has the most tornadoes?

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Which state has recorded the most tornadoes and how many recorded?

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